Carmignano comes from the selection of the best Sangiovese (80 percent) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20 percent) grapes. It is the only DOCG in Italy in which the use of Cabernet Sauvignon is mandatory, as thanks to the history of the Medici, Carmignano was born from the blend of Sangiovese and “French Grape,” which was Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, as they have different ripening times.
After malolactic fermentation done in steel, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon are blended and placed to mature in medium-aged French oak tonneaux for a minimum of eight months.
After bottling, our Carmignano remains in bottle aging for an additional eight months.

The Le Farnete estate is located in Comeana in the municipality of Carmignano, not far from Florence; it covers 50 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods and has belonged to the Pierazzuoli family since 1990. The estate’s most renowned products are Carmignano DOCG and Le Farnete extra virgin olive oil, and of course Barco Reale DOC di Carmignano and Carmignano DOCG Riserva.
Color: The intensity is vivid ruby red. The tone suggests good structure.
Nose: Fine and broad fruity. Persistent aroma with great aromatic complexity of red fruit and spice of vanilla and leather.
Taste: Balanced and soft attack in initial impact, harmonious feeling of great body structure and elegance of rich but sweet and soft tannins with long and persistent closure.

Aging: in barrique and tonneaux for 12 months with 40% new wood